Unlock the full potential of your circle punches with these 3 innovative and easy techniques to create interesting card backgrounds! These are sure to make your focal point pop and also help you get the most out of your punches. Watch the step-by-step video for all the tips while we make some super cute cards for kids!
Video Tutorial
Measurements & Supplies
Basic Beige:
- Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½”
- score at 4 ¼”
Basic White:
- Circle: 1 ⅞”
- Inside: 4” x 5 ¼”
Darkest Color: 2 ⅜” circle
5 Circle Design:
- Sentiment: 2 ¼” x 1”
Rectangle Design:
- Basic White: 4 ¼” x 2”
- Sentiment: 2 ½” x ⅝”
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Silly Safari Cards
I used Stampin’ Up!’s Silly Safari stamp set to create these adorable cards. The 1 7/8″ Circle Punch perfectly cuts out each animal. I used that same punch to create the 3 different background designs.
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Color Combinations
- Pinks: Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Petunia Pop, Berry Burst
- Greens: Soft Seafoam, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green
- Blues: Pool Party, Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, Blueberry Bushel
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If you want more ideas on how to use circle punches in card making. Make sure to make the Creativity Made Simple Volume 11 templates. These versatile templates all have a circle focal point. CLICK HERE
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